ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can influence others in valuable ways, but take care that you're not trying to do it through underhanded or deceptive means.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to make a promise that will be the basis of much of what you do in the coming days and weeks. Someone is guiding you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do even the most complicated things in ways that demonstrate your comprehensive grasp of concepts and methods.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A recent experience may have left a sour taste in your mouth, but you can talk freely about it with someone who can help things change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're after simple yes-or-no answers, so don't overcomplicate matters at your end. Be direct, honest and timely in your approach.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have been told that what you are doing is unacceptable, but you're more interested in changing the rules than following them!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to assert yourself in a new way, taking the competition by surprise and staking your claim to some very real rewards.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be battered from all sides for a time, but this is likely the product of your own missteps. You can recover.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself torn between two bright notions, both of which seem to attract you in ways that take you by surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can have what you want if you are willing to do what is necessary to get it -- but that may challenge you in a significant way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- For answers to your questions, you'll have to look closely into your own past. Be prepared: What you see may not be wholly pleasing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You seem to understand what is going on around you better than those who are directly involved. It may be time for you to participate.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't be tempted to take shortcuts when, in fact, the longest possible route is the one that will surely get you where you want to go.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A clash with a superior must not be taken too seriously; you're trying to explore things on your own, so it's only natural.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can shift into a higher gear and get much more done than you had anticipated. A little luck and perfect timing help you out, too!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be working in sync with another -- and the results will be telling. You'll want to be sure that everyone knows the facts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are expected to do what you are told, but you may instinctively resist following orders -- especially when motives are questionable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be trying to do too much right now; take the opportunity to proceed at a slower pace. You can still coast all the way to your goal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- No one is telling you to do what goes against your heart, but you may feel the pressure being exerted by an unseen external force.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Expend your energy equally on several key projects; don't focus exclusively on any one thing that you have to accomplish. Diversify!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A new plan can be put into action, but take care that someone else isn't trying to beat you to the punch. Know what's going on!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive a welcome surprise at home. What you do with it will speak volumes about your current wishes and state of mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A family elder has more influence over you than you might expect as you try to do something that hasn't been done before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to see circumstances in a new light, but even so, you'll often react to them in traditional ways.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have doubts about a certain endeavor, but nothing is going to keep you from launching it, as the process itself can be rewarding.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to come up empty-handed; leave no stone unturned as you search for the thing that will make all the difference to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to remember what you did, why you did it and what good it did for others. There's no denying its overall value, is there?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to watch the clock to make sure that everything is done at just the right time. Your plans are quite detailed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's no point in guessing; you'll want to get the facts and be sure you are dealing with information that is accurate and up to date.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend or loved one may need some space, and though you are concerned, you'll surely want to honor the request. Watch from a distance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone with whom you've gotten quite close recently is likely to change things and demand more from you than you may be able to give.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can start the day in a way that all but guarantees contentment, but this requires that you be "dialed in," surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to see what a friend has to say about a certain personal development. His or her opinion can make a difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others may gravitate toward you simply because you radiate a kind of energy that is irresistible in many ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to check to make sure that your schedule can accommodate an invitation you receive. You certainly want to accept if you can!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your participation in a certain event can boost its status and make the entire thing more meaningful for those taking part.